Owner's Manual
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...Shortcuts i Product Registration i Optional Accessories i Getting Started 1 Installing Batteries and Lanyard 1 Operating the eTrex 2 Key Functions 3 Turning on the eTrex 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 4 Basic Operation 7 Creating and Using Waypoints ...7 Proximity Waypoints 9 Using the Find Menu 10 Using Tracks 16 Creating a Route 20 Main Pages 23 Satellite Page 24 Map Page 24 Compass... 47 Index 48 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
...Shortcuts i Product Registration i Optional Accessories i Getting Started 1 Installing Batteries and Lanyard 1 Operating the eTrex 2 Key Functions 3 Turning on the eTrex 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 4 Basic Operation 7 Creating and Using Waypoints ...7 Proximity Waypoints 9 Using the Find Menu 10 Using Tracks 16 Creating a Route 20 Main Pages 23 Satellite Page 24 Map Page 24 Compass... 47 Index 48 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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.../FIND key Press and release to view time, date, and battery capacity. Press and release for backlighting or to view the Options Menu for a page. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to scroll up or down a list or move the... to cycle through lists; Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to zoom the map in and release to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only).
.../FIND key Press and release to view time, date, and battery capacity. Press and release for backlighting or to view the Options Menu for a page. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to scroll up or down a list or move the... to cycle through lists; Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to zoom the map in and release to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only).
Owner's Manual
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...Power to the unit is determined by batteries or from a computer to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Satellite signal status is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping ... see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a 3D fix is powered externally. Power status is depleted. The external power icon is shown when the unit is attained. Status Bar - The Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and Summit HC only) appears...
...Power to the unit is determined by batteries or from a computer to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Satellite signal status is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping ... see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a 3D fix is powered externally. Power status is depleted. The external power icon is shown when the unit is attained. Status Bar - The Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and Summit HC only) appears...
Owner's Manual
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... that have not been found , logs an entry into the calendar, and provides an option that shows the nearest cache. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to the geocache location. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Cities. A list of cities near your current location. 3. Highlight Geocache. Press and hold FIND... as found . 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. Finding a City Select Cities from the list, and press ENTER. OR If the city you want is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
... that have not been found , logs an entry into the calendar, and provides an option that shows the nearest cache. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to the geocache location. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Cities. A list of cities near your current location. 3. Highlight Geocache. Press and hold FIND... as found . 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. Finding a City Select Cities from the list, and press ENTER. OR If the city you want is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... option on the Main Menu. To view the options menu for a page, press MENU. Add additional pages by pressing QUIT. Main Pages Main Pages The eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC has four main pages: Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page, and the Main Menu. The Satellite page appears only at start up.
... option on the Main Menu. To view the options menu for a page, press MENU. Add additional pages by pressing QUIT. Main Pages Main Pages The eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC has four main pages: Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page, and the Main Menu. The Satellite page appears only at start up.
Owner's Manual
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... want to indicate North orientation. Main Pages Compass Page The Compass page guides you want to measure from), and press ENTER. Bearing pointer The compass ring moves to measure. Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for guidance. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 27 The distance between two... points: 1. Move the arrow to the point you to your location with a graphic compass display and a bearing or course pointer. Press Menu > Measure Distance...
... want to indicate North orientation. Main Pages Compass Page The Compass page guides you want to measure from), and press ENTER. Bearing pointer The compass ring moves to measure. Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for guidance. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 27 The distance between two... points: 1. Move the arrow to the point you to your location with a graphic compass display and a bearing or course pointer. Press Menu > Measure Distance...
Owner's Manual
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... more than 100 miles (160 km), or experiencing a temperature change greater than ... Select Heading. 3. Select Switch to enter a speed. 5. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. Use the numeric keypad to compass heading when below.... 4. When it uses data from the last calibration. To turn the electronic...
... more than 100 miles (160 km), or experiencing a temperature change greater than ... Select Heading. 3. Select Switch to enter a speed. 5. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. Use the numeric keypad to compass heading when below.... 4. When it uses data from the last calibration. To turn the electronic...
Owner's Manual
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... the process. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 Main Pages Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to factory settings. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. With Start selected, press ENTER, and follow on the Compass page. • Change Data Fields-selects the type of data you to adjust your sight (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). •...
... the process. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 Main Pages Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to factory settings. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. With Start selected, press ENTER, and follow on the Compass page. • Change Data Fields-selects the type of data you to adjust your sight (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). •...
Owner's Manual
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... destination on the Summit HC and Vista HCx with pointer is available only on a course line using the course pointer as a guide. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Hold the unit at the top of the screen. 4. Press ENTER to start the feature. Press MENU > Sight 'N Go to lock the direction. 3. The Compass page shows a bearing...
... destination on the Summit HC and Vista HCx with pointer is available only on a course line using the course pointer as a guide. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Hold the unit at the top of the screen. 4. Press ENTER to start the feature. Press MENU > Sight 'N Go to lock the direction. 3. The Compass page shows a bearing...
Owner's Manual
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... and then continue in that direction. If it points any direction other . Move to the right or left ) according to get back on the compass ring. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 31 Using the Course or Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer and course pointer are going directly to your destination from your current...
... and then continue in that direction. If it points any direction other . Move to the right or left ) according to get back on the compass ring. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 31 Using the Course or Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer and course pointer are going directly to your destination from your current...
Owner's Manual
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...Magnetic, Grid or User options. See page 9. • North Reference-choose from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Welcome Page Setup Insert a message when you are moving) or "Fixed Elevation" (used when you turn ...setup the Welcome Page: 1. Refer the Garmin Web site for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. Go to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the Vista HCx or Summit HC page, and select Manuals. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 43
...Magnetic, Grid or User options. See page 9. • North Reference-choose from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Welcome Page Setup Insert a message when you are moving) or "Fixed Elevation" (used when you turn ...setup the Welcome Page: 1. Refer the Garmin Web site for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. Go to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the Vista HCx or Summit HC page, and select Manuals. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 43
Owner's Manual
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... gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp: 5 to 158°F (-15 to 70° C)* Altimeter: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 10 feet, resolution; 1 ft., user calibrated Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 V DC ..., or PC/USB Adapter Battery Life: Up to 25 hours HCx units Up to 14 hours HC units Accuracy GPS: Display: 1.3" W x 1.7" H, 256-color, high resolution, transreflective TFT(176 x 220 pixels) backlit. Appendix Appendix Compass: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x ...
... gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp: 5 to 158°F (-15 to 70° C)* Altimeter: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 10 feet, resolution; 1 ft., user calibrated Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 V DC ..., or PC/USB Adapter Battery Life: Up to 25 hours HCx units Up to 14 hours HC units Accuracy GPS: Display: 1.3" W x 1.7" H, 256-color, high resolution, transreflective TFT(176 x 220 pixels) backlit. Appendix Appendix Compass: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x ...
Owner's Manual
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Index Index A adjusting the backlight 4 altimeter page pressure/elevation plots 33 view points 34 auto-routing 21 B backlight 4 batteries 1 C compass bearing pointer 31 course pointer 31 compass page 27 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) 31 creating waypoints using the map 8 D data fields 25 E Enter/Rocker key 3 48 F find a city 14 a geocache 13 an ... a track 19 transferring data to a microSD card 5 Trip & Waypoint Manager 46 turning on the unit 3 U units page 38 W waypoints editing 8 moving 8 projecting 9 Z zoom ranges 33 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
Index Index A adjusting the backlight 4 altimeter page pressure/elevation plots 33 view points 34 auto-routing 21 B backlight 4 batteries 1 C compass bearing pointer 31 course pointer 31 compass page 27 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) 31 creating waypoints using the map 8 D data fields 25 E Enter/Rocker key 3 48 F find a city 14 a geocache 13 an ... a track 19 transferring data to a microSD card 5 Trip & Waypoint Manager 46 turning on the unit 3 U units page 38 W waypoints editing 8 moving 8 projecting 9 Z zoom ranges 33 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
Quick Reference Guide
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... downloaded to the eTrex (Summit HC and Venture HC) or a microSD™ or TransFlash™ card (Vista HCx or Legend HCx). (Refer to the owner's manual for additional documentation and information. 190-00817-01 Rev. Select Change Reference, and press ENTER. 5. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed ...Guide eTrex® HC series Vista HCx, Legend HCx, Summit HC, and Venture HC GPS antenna IN/OUT (Zoom) keys ENTER/ROCKER key MENU/FIND key QUIT/ PAGE key POWER/ Backlight key Color LCD display (eTrex Vista HCx shown) (eTrex Vista HCx shown) Open the Map page, and use the Compass ...
... downloaded to the eTrex (Summit HC and Venture HC) or a microSD™ or TransFlash™ card (Vista HCx or Legend HCx). (Refer to the owner's manual for additional documentation and information. 190-00817-01 Rev. Select Change Reference, and press ENTER. 5. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed ...Guide eTrex® HC series Vista HCx, Legend HCx, Summit HC, and Venture HC GPS antenna IN/OUT (Zoom) keys ENTER/ROCKER key MENU/FIND key QUIT/ PAGE key POWER/ Backlight key Color LCD display (eTrex Vista HCx shown) (eTrex Vista HCx shown) Open the Map page, and use the Compass ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... options and data or confirm on -screen buttons, or icons; select fields, on -screen messages. or to move through lists; Compass Page Altimeter Page (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Compass Page-guides you have completed the route, select Navigate to begin GPS-aided navigation. Press and hold to display the Find Menu..., repeat the process. The route is automatically saved to the Routes list Route on the eTrex: 1. Using the Keypad POWER/Backlight key-press and hold to turn the unit on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Move to the side or up or down , right, or left to move...
... options and data or confirm on -screen buttons, or icons; select fields, on -screen messages. or to move through lists; Compass Page Altimeter Page (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Compass Page-guides you have completed the route, select Navigate to begin GPS-aided navigation. Press and hold to display the Find Menu..., repeat the process. The route is automatically saved to the Routes list Route on the eTrex: 1. Using the Keypad POWER/Backlight key-press and hold to turn the unit on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Move to the side or up or down , right, or left to move...